Comic Relief 2006
Synopsis: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams host a benefit for families affected by Hurricane Katrina. Participants include Bill Maher, Sarah Silverman and D.L. Hughley. Also: remote broadcasts from […]
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Real Life
Synopsis: An American Comedy In his directorial debut, Albert Brooks (The Muse, Mother) brings his special brand of madness to the screen in “Real Life.” A precursor to the reality […]
George Carlin: Jammin’ in New York
Synopsis: When George Carlin is asked which HBO concert is his favorite, his answer is always, Jammin’ In New York. The reasons are several: It was his first HBO show […]
Judge Dredd vs. The Dark Judges
Judge Dredd vs. The Dark Judges, by John Wagner and Brian Bolland 6.0 I’ve known for years that Judge Dredd is a cult classic. Between Anthrax’s song “I Am the […]
George Carlin: Doin’ it Again
Synopsis: Doin’ It Again is George Carlin’s seventh live stand-up concert for HBO, taped at The State Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In Doin’ It Again, the minutiae of […]
La Chèvre
Synopsis: French comedy writing sensation Francis Veber (The Tall Blond Man With One Black Shoe, La Cage Aux Folles) created a wildly successful comedy duo with Depardieu and Richard. “A […]
The Clouds Above
The Clouds Above, by Jordan Crane 5.0 Honestly, I feel terrible giving this book a low rating. It’s a decent book: the writing, the characters, the art, the tale, the […]
Marvin Gaye: Behind the Legend
Synopsis: Produced with the full co-operation and support of his family, the incredible and tragic story of Marvin Gaye is told through exclusive interviews with family, friends and stars, each […]
Red Ketchup: Kamarade Ultra
Red Ketchup: Kamarade Ultra, by Pierre Fournier and Réal Godbout 7.5 Red Ketchup was a character from a satirical Québec magazine called Croc. Originally conceived as a bit player, he […]
The Thin Man
Synopsis: Nick and Nora Charles cordially invite you to bring your own alibi to The Thin Man, the jaunty whodunit that made William Powell and Myrna Loy the champagne elite […]
Pleasantville
Synopsis: In the black-and-white ’50s sitcom realm of Pleasantville, mom always has a yummy meatloaf in the oven, the home team never loses and romance is a shy peck on […]
Emily the Strange
Emily the Strange, by Cosmic Debris 8.0 I first stumbled upon Emily the Strange many years ago in a local shop that carried Emily gear and apparel. I had no […]
The Sword in the Stone
Synopsis: Humor, spectacle and magic rule in Walt Disney’s legendary classic tale The Sword In The Stone. Embark on an adventure-filled quest for an unlikely hero! According to legend, only […]
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